FUKUDA KEIUN 福田慶雲 – 常滑 Tokoname – 15.2cm Rectangular Crackle Glazed (長方形 貫入釉)
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Region: Tokoname 常滑市
Kiln: Not specified（窯名不詳）
Potter: Fukuda Keiun 福田慶雲
Description:
A contemporary handmade Japanese bonsai pot (手作り盆栽鉢) by the modern Tokoname potter Fukuda Keiun (福田慶雲).
This rectangular form (長方形) is made from refined white clay (白土) and finished in a vivid yellow crackle glaze (黄釉・貫入), with a fine and evenly developed network of crazing visible across the surface. The glaze continues over the basal band (高台周りの帯), giving the pot a unified and visually grounded appearance.
The form terminates in a soft, understated lip (控えめな口縁), without a defined or averted rim, and stands on carefully shaped cloud feet (雲足). The overall proportions are stable and well balanced (安定感のある姿), making the pot suitable for shohin to small chuhin bonsai.
On the underside, Fukuda Keiun’s hand-incised signature (慶雲銘) is clearly visible, together with a practical arrangement of drainage and wiring holes (排水穴・針金穴), reflecting sound contemporary Tokoname construction.
External Dimensions: 16.5 x 13.9 x 6.0cm
Internal Dimensions: 13.5 × 10.9 × 4.3cm
Condition: Excellent! (非常に良好な状態)
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About the Potter – Fukuda Keiun (福田慶雲):
Fukuda Keiun is a contemporary Tokoname bonsai potter active from the late Heisei period onward. His work is characterised by clean, functional forms paired with expressive glaze choices, while remaining firmly rooted in the Tokoname bonsai pottery tradition.
Collector’s Note:
Authenticity (真正性 shinsei-sei): The hand-incised signature confirms direct authorship.
Contemporary relevance (現代性 gendai-sei): A modern Tokoname bonsai pot, not vintage.
Aesthetic character (意匠 ishō): Bright crackle glaze combined with cloud feet creates a decorative yet controlled presence.
A functional bonsai container and a clear example of contemporary Tokoname ceramic craftsmanship (現代常滑焼).
